Description
These round stoneware cups come as a set of four, each holding 250ml and standing 10.5cm tall on a raised foot. The bowl swells out to 9cm across, then narrows sharply into a short pedestal, and a neat ring handle loops out from the rim, so the shape sits somewhere between a teacup and a small goblet. The glaze is blue and runs in streaks down the sides, gathering towards the foot, so every cup carries its own markings and no two of the four look quite alike. Around the foot runs a band of raised swirls.
At 250ml, each one is a generous tea or coffee cup rather than a big mug: the right size for a pot of tea shared between four, a milky coffee in the morning or a hot chocolate after a winter walk. The raised foot lifts the bowl clear of the table and the ring handle takes a finger through it, which suits slow weekend breakfasts and coffee with guests at the end of a dinner. Between uses they look just as good in the kitchen on an open shelf, where the run of the glaze can be seen from across the room.
Each cup is made of 100% stoneware, and stoneware is a dense ceramic that holds heat well. They go in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, which means no hand washing after a busy morning, a cooled coffee can be warmed through again, and a cup can double as a dish for a small baked pudding. Because the glaze varies from cup to cup, the markings on yours will differ a little from those on any other, and that variation is part of the charm. For an easy table, set the four out on a wooden board beside a teapot, or keep two on the shelf and two by the kettle for everyday tea.
Specification
| Height |
10.5cm |
| Diameter |
9cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 4 |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Blue |
| Capacity |
250ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
1.08KG |
Frequently Asked
How much does each cup hold?
Each cup holds 250ml, which makes it a generous tea or coffee cup rather than a large mug.
Can the cups go in the dishwasher and the microwave?
Yes. The maker states they can go in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so everyday washing and warming a drink are straightforward.
What size are the cups?
Each cup is 9cm across and 10.5cm tall, standing on a raised foot with a round ring handle.
What are the cups made from?
They are made of 100% stoneware with a blue glaze that streaks down the sides, so every cup has slightly different markings.
How many cups come in the set?
You receive four cups, all in the same round footed shape with a ring handle and a blue glaze.